Monotype with Gel Plate & Encaustics

A monotype is a single print taken from a unique image or mark created on a plate using a fluid or gelled material. The result is an image that drifts in the territory between printmaking and painting. In this half day workshop students have the opportunity to explore this inviting and flexible process with a variety of media that clean up easily and solvent free..

This class covers monotype-printing basics including image and mark making methods on the plate surface, recommended tools, and printing without a press. We will discuss different paper and media combinations and considerations for oil based media. The class approach allows for a balance of control and spontaneity with immediate results, making it possible to create a number of prints in a short amount of time.

Participants are welcomed and encouraged to bring their own papers and surfaces. Printing media, print surfaces, printing tools and newsprint will be provided in this workshop.

PLEASE NOTE THE WORKSHOP HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO SEPTEMBER 28TH

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PLEASE NOTE THE WORKSHOP HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO SEPTEMBER 28TH 〰️

INSTRUCTOR: Kelly McGrath

SUGGESTED COST: $ 85.00 (Pay-As-You-Will)*

DATE: Saturday, September 28th, 2024

HOURS: 9:00am - 1:00pm (lunch not provided but participants are welcome to bring food)

AGES: 16 and up

Suggested Materials list:

  • Variety of printmaking papers

  • Notebook

  • Writing utensil (for notes)

  • Water bottle

Techniques covered:

  • Printing from plexi plate

  • Inking with brayer

  • Printing with barren

  • Printing from the heated palette

  • Cleaning plates and brayers

  • Registration for layered printing

  • Creating imagery using additive and reductive methods

Approximate schedule for the class:

  • Introduction to monotype using Plexi plates and gel plates

  • Inking the plate with a brayer

  • Inking the plate with direct marks or palette knife

  • Making marks and creating negative spaces

  • Registration for layered prints

  • Paper treatments to avoid oil bleed

  • Using wax with monotype prints

* Simply put, Pay-What-You-Will means you get to decide how much you want to pay! At Unison Arts, we never want the cost to prevent anyone from experiencing exceptional art experiences! PWYW is an integral part of our mission to make the arts accessible to everyone.


Please email info@unisonarts.org for more information.